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Danube Christmas Markets: Vienna to Nuremberg - Fly

Danube river cruise from Vienna to Nuremberg visiting Christmas markets

Illustration of Danube Christmas Markets: Vienna to Nuremberg - Fly

Great Rail Journeys offers a 7-day escorted river cruise combining the Danube's winter scenery with Europe's famous Christmas markets. The journey begins in Vienna, Austria, and travels to Nuremberg, Germany, aboard a five-star luxury vessel. Guests stay onboard the cruise ship each night, waking to new destinations along the river and stepping out into festive market squares decorated for the holiday season. The package includes the flight from the UK and all river cruise accommodation. This trip suits couples and luxury-focused travellers who prefer to unpack once and explore multiple cities by water. The combination of sophisticated onboard comfort with daytime visits to atmospheric Christmas markets makes this an elegant alternative to land-based holiday tours.

What to know before you look closer

  • This trip is primarily a river cruise; rail travel is not the main transport mode. The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary; confirm which Christmas markets are visited and the exact route stops with Great Rail Journeys before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is this trip escorted?
Yes, Great Rail Journeys operates this as an escorted river cruise holiday.
What is included?
The package includes the flight, five-star luxury river cruise accommodation along the Danube, and visits to Christmas markets in Vienna and Nuremberg.
How many days is the trip?
The trip is 7 days and 6 nights.
Which countries are visited?
The cruise travels through Austria and Germany along the Danube.

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